Thanjavur district may be declared drought-hit: Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister

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District Collector Annadurai, Mayiladuthurai MP Bharathi Mohan, Thanjavur MLA Rengasamy and officials were present during the inspection.

The farmers have expressed hope that they will get due compensation from the government for the loss occasioned to the crops due to water shortage.

On Saturday, the minister visited Thanjavur and surrounding regions and inspected the fields and heard the grievances of farmers. Teams comprising ministers and senior government officials are touring districts to assess crop damage and are expected to submit a report to the government on January 10.